by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Marshall University? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Marshall University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,942 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,942 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Marshall University.
Marshall University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. Roughly 8 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Marshall University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $67 |  |
| Out-of-state | $66 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Marshall University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,274 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,593/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,744 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,470 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,100 in supply costs at Marshall University, leaving about $100 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Marshall University.
Roughly 129 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $754,609.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 131 | $862,416 | $6,583 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 98 | $656,274 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 33 | $206,142 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 64 | $177,595 | $2,775 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 38 | $132,991 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 26 | $44,604 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.